GE WWA5400S Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Control Settings .............................................5

Cycle Descriptions .........................................4

Cycle Times .....................................................5

Energy-Saving Tips .........,..,......................,..,.6

Filter Flo Pan ........................................5, 9, 18

Operating the Washer ..............................5, 6

Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......7

Care and Cleaning

Agitator

Storage

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User Maintenance Instructions ...............18

GE Appliances

Vacation

Tips

Washer

Problem Solver..................,....l4-l8

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User Maintenance Instructions ...18 GE Appliances se and tire Guide Washer Problem Solver...,...l4-l8 More questions ?...call GE Answer Centerw 800.626.2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives ...10, 11 Hard Loading the Washer...5, 9 Sorting Clothes ...5, 8 Stains ............. . 12 Stain Consumer Services...l9...
Page 2 Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center”, servicio de information para el consumidor, te16fono 800.626.2000. Immediately cm your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Page 3 If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center! 800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow detiils in Installation Instructions.
Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top. Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.
Page 5: Cycle Times
Filter-Flo pan. For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section. Close the 1 id. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. your selected water level.
Page 6: Energy-Saving Tips
OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS How to Soak in Your Washer Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.
Page 7: Soak
MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load.
Page 8 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.
Page 9: How To Load Your Washer
See Operating Instructions. To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob. Carefully remove the Filter-Flo pan. Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the agitator.
Page 10: Agitator
HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE? The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1.
Page 11 Apply these pre-treatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Page 12 Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer. The Case of the “Invisible” Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments...
Page 13 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very c(irc<firll? (Chewing Gum. e[c. ) .$cr(l[)c> ofi”(I.s with a safe dry cleaning tluid, +: rinse well, [hen w~sh ~s Antiperspirtin[s, Apply undiluted liquid detergent, Rinse. If’ s{uin rcmtiins. ble;lch Deodm:m[s according to yoLI may bc able [() restme it by sp(mging with arntn(mia.:~:~...
Page 14 LAUNDERED the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after GARMENTS wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
Page 15 Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely SHRINKAGE, washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions GENERAL exactly.
Page 16: The Problem Solver
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes, ITEMS with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses.
Page 17 Make sure conhols are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position. * Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open. Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it.
Page 18: User Maintenance Instructions
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY Q Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
Page 19: Repair Service
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80WEXARES(80W32-2737) {JE consumer service professional scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 20: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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